{"id":"F2025L00801","name":"Migration (Specification of Organisations) Instrument 2025","slug":"migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":442877,"registerId":"F2025L00801-fast-fetch-1775957798799","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Migration (Specification of Organisations) Instrument 2025","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nLIN 25/015\n\n \n\nMigration (Specification of Organisations) Instrument 2025\n\nI, Julian Hill, Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, make the following instrument.\n\nDated 26 June 2025\n\nJulian Hill\n\nAssistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1  Name\n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Authority\n\n4  Definitions\n\n5  Schedules\n\n6  Specification of organisations\n\nSchedule 1—Repeals\n\nMigration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Organisations – IMMI 13/023\n\n \n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Migration (Specification of Organisations) Instrument 2025.\n\n2  Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under paragraph (b) of the definition of independent expert in regulation 1.21 of the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\n4  Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nRegulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.\n\n5  Schedules\n\n  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.\n\n6  Specification of organisations\n\n  LSC Psychology Pty Ltd (ABN 70 131 530 277) is specified as an organisation for the purposes of the definition of independent expert in regulation 1.21 of the Regulations.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule 1—Repeals\n\nMigration Regulations 1994 – Specification of Organisations – IMMI 13/023\n\n1  The whole of the instrument\n\nRepeal the instrument.\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The instrument replaces the earlier Specification of Organisations instrument by repealing IMMI 13/023 (Schedule 1) and specifying LSC Psychology Pty Ltd as an organisation for the purposes of the 'independent expert' definition in regulation 1.21 (section 6), thereby altering which bodies are formally recognised under that definition."},"complexity_factors":["Very narrow, technical change: specifies a single entity as an organisation for the definition of 'independent expert' (section 6).","Depends on an external statutory definition (regulation 1.21 of the Migration Regulations 1994), so legal effect requires reading the Regulations alongside this instrument (section 3).","Repeals a prior specification instrument (IMMI 13/023), changing the set of recognised organisations rather than creating new procedural rules (Schedule 1).","Commences quickly — the day after registration — giving minimal lead time for affected parties (section 2).","Administrative discretion is limited: the instrument is declaratory rather than prescriptive, so compliance burden is principally on the organisation(s) recognised or delisted (section 6 and Schedule 1)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument names LSC Psychology Pty Ltd (ABN 70 131 530 277) as an \"organisation\" for the Migration Regulations' definition of “independent expert” and repeals the earlier specification instrument. It takes effect the day after registration (commencement and specification in the instrument). The Assistant Minister made it under the regulation 1.21 power. The instrument creates no new fees; it changes which private provider(s) may be treated as an independent expert for migration processes, shifting eligibility for supplying expert reports."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument maintains its original narrow purpose: specifying which organisations qualify as 'independent experts' for psychological health assessments under the Migration Regulations. The scope has not expanded beyond this specific administrative function."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 300 words)","Only 1 defined term ('Regulations')","Single substantive provision (section 6) with no conditional logic","Simple repeal mechanism in Schedule 1 with no cross-references","No nested exceptions or operative conditions"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a short, technical instrument that updates which organisations can provide psychological assessments for visa applicants who need to prove they don't pose a health risk to the Australian community.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Adds** LSC Psychology Pty Ltd to the official list of approved organisations that can conduct health examinations for migration purposes.\n- **Repeals** (cancels) an older instrument from 2013 (IMMI 13/023) that previously specified approved organisations.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Visa applicants required to undergo psychological assessments as part of their health check.\n- Migration agents and lawyers arranging health examinations for clients.\n- The specified organisation itself (LSC Psychology), which can now officially provide these assessments.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nIf you need a psychological assessment for your visa application, you must use an organisation on this approved list. This instrument ensures the list stays current by adding a new provider and removing outdated paperwork."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025","history":"/api/acts/migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/migration-specification-of-organisations-instrument-2025/documents"}}